Primary Fuel Filter Change?

[Keith Browning]

I read on The Diesel Stop an owner of a 6.7L truck replaced his fuel filters for the first time and the new Motorcraft primary fuel filter was different than the factory filter - it had a moisture barrier around it similar to that of the updated 6.0L and 6.4L primary fuel filters. Anyone catch this yet or know of any documentation?

[forddieseldoctor]

I thought that the 6.7 filters had the mesh on the inside of the filter instead of the outside?

[Matt Saunoras]

Nope haven't heard that one

[Brad Clayton]

Who has time to change fuel filters?

[lmorris]

Haven't seen any changes in filter design yet. 

[Keith Browning]

I kinda already knew this - I serviced a 6.7L this morning and yes - the current filter design already has a water filter/barrier on the inside and there are large openings at the base of the filter to allow water to freely fall into the collection bowl. I don't see why the design would need to be changed but it now raises a question as to whether it is more effective to have it on the inside or the outside of the filter element, or if it makes any difference at all. I cut this filter open to have a better look.

 

[Brad Clayton]

I think this is what the guy was talking about. 

 

 

[Matt Saunoras]

Remember that Racor was the company who made the 6.0/6.4 filters and HFCMs.  I wouldn't be surprised if they owned the rights to that exterior water barrier we see on the primary fuel filters

 

The plastic bag on the other hand is free for everyone to use

[forddieseldoctor]

I think this is what the guy was talking about. 

 

That's how you keep it from getting dirty. Duh.